Support medical marijuana
The Ithaca Journal Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:07 PM PDT
I recently read about Joseph Casias being terminated from Wal-mart in Michigan. In 2008 he was "associate of the year," and shortly thereafter was diagnosed with sinus cancer and a brain tumor. His doctors prescribed medical marijuana ? legal in Michigan ? as part of his treatment for the pain. |
Scientists reverse Alzheimer's-like memory loss in fruit flies
Science Daily Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:27 PM PDT
By blocking the cellular signaling activity of the protein PI3 kinase, a team of neuroscientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has prevented memory loss in fruit flies caused by brain plaques similar to those thought to cause Alzheimer's disease in humans. The study also resolves a long-standing controversy about the role of PI3 kinase, which was previously thought to have a protective ... |
Protein linked to problems with executive thinking skills
Science Daily Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:26 PM PDT
New research shows that a high level of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker for inflammation in the blood, is associated with brain changes that are linked to problems with executive thinking skills. |
Advance care planning; a reminder after Terri Schiavo's death
KVOA Tucson Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:14 PM PDT
TUCSON - This week marks the five year anniversary of Terri Schiavo's death. The Florida woman died after 15 years with severe brain damage, and more than 13 days after her feeding tube had been disconnected. |
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